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MONITORING & EVALUATION SHORT-TERM SPECIALIST/CONSULTANT |
Peace Corps Zambia |
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Posted 2018-08-16 03:16:49
Peace Corps Zambia wishes to
invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of a
Monitoring & Evaluation Short-Term Specialist/Consultant:
Location: Lusaka
Starting Salary: ZMW 1,255.00/Day
Period: Three months (starting
immediately); Renewable up to 9 months
Work hours: Full-time; 40
hours/week
Overview: The Monitoring and
Evaluation Short-term Specialist (MES)/Consultant provides expert assistance to
the programming team to provide quality monitoring, evaluation, data collection
and analysis for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funded
Volunteer activities in Zambia in addition to supporting the Peace Corps programming
M&E systems. Provides input and works on tasks effecting overall post
management concerning M&E and the success of the Peace Corps PEPFAR
program; and assists the Director of Programming and Training (DPT) and Program
Team in establishing an overall vision and mission for M&E within the
country program. Provides input into the creation of Post’s strategic and
operational plans. Works with staff to create a uniform and complementary
monitoring and reporting, programming, and training plan that includes HIV/AIDS
prevention, care, and support. Leads training for Staff and Volunteers on
M&E.
Specific Tasks and
Responsibilities:
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Review and verifies overall
accuracy of Volunteer Reporting Forms (VRF) received from Vol-unsteers in
conjunction with the Program Managers and their teams.
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Identify gaps in data collection
and communicates directly to the Programming and Training team
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With the input from HIV/AIDS
Coordinator, Program Managers, Program and Training Specialist’s and others,
prepare quarterly VRF summary reports and semiannual and annual PEP-FAR reports
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Conduct regular data integrity
tests to verify collection of accurate data from VRF
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Collaborate with the Information
Technology Specialist in developing Post specific data sets (i.e., indicators,
data fields) for the Volunteer Reporting Tool
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Prepare and lead the Semi Annual
and Annual Progress PEPFAR reports
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Assist the Programming and
Training Unit with preparing annual and semi-annual progress reports by
providing M&E results
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Co-design a Monitoring and
Evaluation workshop for Volunteers, Counterparts, and Staff.
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Provide telephonic, email, and
occasionally on site escorted support to Volunteers on how to collect and
record HIV/AIDS and other activities on the VRF and on other report forms
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Liaise with other PEPFAR
Strategic Information members and other team members to ensure PCZ aligns its
reporting documents with PEPFAR reporting requirements (i.e., indicators,
tar-get populations, demographic information, etc.).
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Participate in the development
and review of the PEPFAR Country Operation Plan and other Peace Corps documents
such as: budget and programing planning documents, and annual Peace Corps
reporting
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Ensure Volunteers and
counterparts are trained and have plans for collecting necessary strategic
information
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Make occasional escorted field
visits to sites to assess, monitor and verify Volunteer and host agency
record-keeping, with the aim of improving these systems and bringing them in
line with Peace Corps and PEPFAR reporting requirements.
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Liaise with the PEPFAR M&E
staff or that of the relevant Zambian authority, with the aim of improving upon
Peace Corps monitoring and reporting activities.
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Attend PEPFAR Country Team
meetings and serve as a member of the PEPFAR USG Strategic Information
technical working group.
Other
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Contribute articles on HIV/AIDS
and PEPFAR for PCV and staff newsletters
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Perform other duties as assigned
by the DPT.
Required Qualifications:
In order to be selected for this
position, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed
in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly
documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements;
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Successfully completed secondary
school and an advanced diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation or related field
of study IS REQUIRED. (A University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation or
related field of study will be an added advantage).
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At least three of substantive
professional experience in Monitoring and Evaluation
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Excellent working knowledge of
the English language (spoken and written)
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Good organizational,
communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with
other staff as a team
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Strong data analysis skills
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Demonstrated ability to work with
an international organization in a multi-cultural setting – at least one year
of experience required; Experience working with US government funded or-generations
preferred
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Computer literate and proficient
in Microsoft Excel, Word and databases (e.g. Access).
Applications and supporting
documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you
meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references
must be submitted by close of business August 22, 2018.
It should be noted that Peace
Corps is also recruiting concurrently for a full-time, long-term M&E
Specialist. Candidates that have applied for the full-time position may also
apply for the short-term M&E Specialist/Consultant position.
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia
Email: zm01-jobs@zm.peacecorps.gov clearly
stating name and position applied for in the subject line of your email
(E.g. John Doe, Short-term
M&E Specialist)